Joseph Gordon-Levitt

A refreshing antidote to the common Hollywood tale of child actors gone bad, Joseph Gordon-Levitt survived his teen years on a top-rated sitcom and successfully reinvented himself as a formidable adul...
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt To Star in Live-Action 'Fraggle Rock' Film

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Mar 20, 2015

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to star in a live-action film based on the beloved puppet series Fraggle Rock.
The Dark Knight Rises star will feature in and produce a big screen version of Jim Henson's 1980s children's programme, which centred around the musical world of colourful Muppets. Gordon-Levitt is teaming up with Henson's daughter Lisa and The Henson Co. for the project, and the actor says the film is especially important to him, because Henson's creations have been a passion of his since he was young.
A statement from the actor reads: "The first screen personas I ever loved were Henson creations, first on Sesame Street and then on Fraggle Rock. Jim Henson's characters make you laugh and sing, but they're also layered, surprising and wise. From Oscar the Grouch, to Yoda, to the Fraggles. I've never stopped loving his work, even as a young frisky man, and on into adulthood. "Collaborating with Lisa Henson makes me confident we can do something that Jim would have loved. I'm grateful and excited to be working on this project."

One of the most-loved TV shows from our childhood, 3rd Rock From The Sun, is heading to Netflix. On March 15th, the entire series will be available to stream. It's more than just an Emmy Award-winning show starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a fetus; it's rich with valuable life lessons. Here are just a few of the lessons that have stayed with us throughout the years:
1. Life is not always as cheerful as cereal boxes would have you think.
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2. Modesty is for people who are ugly and/or stupid.
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3. Adolescence was a strange time for all of us.
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4. Taxes are literally impossible.
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5. Drinking helps with most problems.
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6. Pay inequality is bullsh*t.
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7. Our gun laws could probably change a little bit.
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8. Breasts have powers.
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9. But cleavage is even more powerful.
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10. Everyone has their limitations.
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11. Everyone loves watching Friends.
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And they all do the claps during the theme song.
12. Be careful what you wish for.
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13. Aging is the worst. The absolute worst.
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14. Unicorns are sacred, man.
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15. Five percent is not gratitude.
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16. The most important thing we learned was how darn cute JGL is.
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Nicolas Cage has joined the cast of director Oliver Stone's controversial Edward Snowden movie. The National Treasure star joins Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto and Tom Wilkinson in the movie, which features Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the exiled U.S. whistleblower.
Cage will play a former U.S. intelligence official in the highly-anticipated international thriller.
Stone has already begun principal photography on Snowden in Germany.
It's not the first time Stone and Cage have worked together - the actor led the cast of the filmmaker's World Trade Center in 2006.
News of Cage's casting comes hours after documentarian Laura Poitras picked up her first Oscar for the documentary film Citizenfour, about Snowden's exile following his decision to open up about national security secrets.

It's easy to get swept up with major Hollywood stars this time of year, gazing at the red carpet and thinking of these celebs as superhuman megastars, but even the biggest names around got their starts in less glamorous ways. Before their Oscars and Emmys, these stars had Pop Tarts and Lisa Frank.
1. Ben Affleck
Dig those smooth moves and that hip phone! The two-time Oscar winner starred in this Burger King commercial before becoming the megastar we know today from films like Good Will Hunting and Gone Girl. His next role may be playing Batman, but now we'll always think of him as this bad boy who breaks the rules.
2. Brad Pitt
It may be crazy to see a superstar like Brad Pitt shelling for potato chips, but if you think about it, not much has really changed for the Oscar-winning Fight Club star since this Pringles commercial: he still looks good enough to make our mouths water.
3. Jennifer Lawrence
Since starring in this commercial for MTV's Super Sweet 16, Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence has taught those boys how to properly carry her around on her throne, where this Oscar-winning actress belongs.
4. Stanley Tucci
We've always loved The Devil Wears Prada's Stanley Tucci, but seeing him young and hunky in this Levi's commercial made us love him even more.
5. Steve Carell
Steve Carell may have received his first Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in Foxcatcher, but this commercial shows that he's at his best when he's being funny and lovable.
6. Leonardo DiCaprio
We're like 97% sure we'd take our pants off immediately if Leo came up to us now and told us to "keep it poppin" or to "save some for Daddy." The 5-time Academy Award nominee is underrated even when it comes to his commercials.
7. Haley Joel Osment
We're just gonna throw this out there: The Sixth Sense could have been a much better movie if they'd stuck to the original line, "I see snack dragons." Just saying. Also, not even a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle would eat a pizza that looks that gross, Kraft.
8. Naomi Watts
Young Naomi Watts, the two-time Academy Award nominee you know from films like Birdman and Mulholland Drive, was once a teenager with a thick Australian accent. Like most of us, the near-perfect actress worried about her skin, her figure, and "that one" problem we don't talk about.
9. Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone
"You sound like a commercial." "You buyin' it?" This is the greatest moment of either of their careers. Just kidding, Sharon Stone has gone on to many other performances that are just as good, if not better.
10. Mila Kunis
So, we guess we can thank Mila Kunis for helping make Lisa Frank such a thing in the 90s. It's hard to believe that the star was only two years away from her breakout role on That '70s Show.
11. Elijah Wood:
We've always had a lot of love for Elijah Wood's facial expressions. From Lord of the Rings to Wilfred, his face is sometimes the only thing that makes his performances entertaining. This commercial might just be his shining moment.
12. Kristen Stewart
We love how sassy Kristen Stewart is in this Porsche commercial -- that head nod and "duh" look on her face, as if she would lie about missing her bus, Dad. But secretly, she's all *Live Fast, Die Hard, Bad Girls, Do It Well* #YOLO. Performance of her career, honestly.
13. Meg Ryan
We would personally rather watch a never-ending loop of Meg Ryan's face appearing over the Burger King logo than watch Sleepless in Seattle.
14. Joseph Gordon-Levitt
How many times have we fantasized about the chance to be at Joseph Gordon Levitt's house with him making us breakfast in the morning? Countless. But we never imagined it could be as adorable and delicious as this 1991 Pop Tarts commercial makes it seem.
15. Tobey Maguire
Yo, Spider-Man is having an uncomfortable amount of fun in the bathroom.
16. Corey Feldman
This adorable McDonalds commercial from 1975 may have been heartwarming back then, but 40 years later, it just reminds us how much The Goonies star hasn't aged since he was 4.
17. Demi Moore
We're not sure if the Ghost star was trying to sell Diet Coke by convincing us we might fall in love, or if she was trying to warn us of the dangers and health problems that could arise from drinking it, but we still like it.
18. Keanu Reeves:
Eating cereal has seriously never looked more fun than it does in this commercial. We would love to eat Kelloggs Corn Flakes with Keanu, Matrix style.
19. Stephen Colbert
This ad seems like a news report, and we can totally see a lot of similarities between this FirsTier Bank commercial and The Colbert Report.
20. Matt LeBlanc
Okay, the best things might come to those who wait, but does the Friends star now have to run back up to the roof, or is he just gonna waste that whole bottle of ketchup just to look cool eating one hot dog? Joey. Doesn't. Waste. Food.
21. Courteney Cox
Fun fact: the Friends star was the first person to ever say "period" (referring to menstruation, not punctuation) on TV. She then broke down more boundaries by starring in terribly-named-but-not-actually-terrible TV shows, like Cougar Town.
22. Elisabeth Moss
Are we the only ones watching this commercial as if we're watching Pegy pitch an ad campaign on Mad Men? We can't be.
23. Sarah Michelle Gellar
This 4-year-old Sarah Michelle Gellar just slayed Burger King's competition faster than you could say "Buffy." Un-be-liev-able!
24. Bryan Cranston
Fans were amazed with how Bryan Cranston transformed from the lovable Hal on Malcolm in the Middle into the meth kingpin Heisenberg on Breaking Bad, but the truly incredible transformation of his career happened way earlier. The way he instantly goes from being a skunk to a human is absolutely astonishing.
25. Aaron Paul
This commercial seems like it could actually just be Breaking Bad's Jesse Pinkman waiting to eat his breakfast before heading off to Chemistry with Mr. White, doesn't it? Aaron Paul's gotta have his Pops, bitch!
26. Megan Mullally and John Goodman
We love Karen Walker enough to be able to recognize that incredible voice anywhere, even if it's some place strange, like a McDonalds commercial. While Karen would certainly never actually sell Egg McMuffins, we're pretty sure that Roseanne star John Goodman totally would.
27. Seth Green
We don't mean to diminish the abilities of our favorite werewolf from Buffy the Vampire Slayer or our favorite dimwitted cartoon son from Family Guy, but this is definitely Seth Green's brightest moment. That hair, the accent. He totally nails the 90s goon role with lines like, "Consequently, we can hit on 'em," and "Definitely - NOT!"
28. Tony Hale
Tony Hale won our hearts playing Buster on Arrested Development (and an Emmy playing Gary on Veep), and this commercial proves that he's made a career out of his hilarious concern regarding women's toiletries. We wonder if Gary's Leviathan on Veep has Herbal Essences.
29. Charlie Day
This quirky commercial for Cascade dishwasher detergent looks like Charlie Day just stepped out of an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Graduating and heading straight into retirement also seems like a total Charlie Kelly scheme, doesn't it?
30. Jane Lynch
Okay, the only thing we love more than Frosted Flakes and Tony the Tiger is this commercial with Glee star Jane Lynch camping out everyday trying to sneak a peak at the elusive mascot himself.

Rapper/actor Ll Cool J has been tapped to host a new TV lip-syncing battle series executive produced by actors John Krasinski and Stephen Merchant. The hip-hop star will emcee the competition programme called Lip Sync Battle, based on a comedy segment Krasinski initially developed for U.S. talk show Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in 2013.
The popular game features celebrities miming to their favourite songs, and in addition to Krasinski and Merchant, stars such as Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emma Stone, Paul Rudd, and Blake Shelton have all taken part in the head-to-head competition.
LL Cool J will also produce the show, while Krasinski, Merchant, and Fallon will serve as executive producers.
The 10-episode series will premiere on America's Spike TV network on 2 April (15).

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt rang in 2015 as a newlywed after secretly marrying girlfriend Tasha Mccauley.
The couple exchanged vows at their home in Los Angeles on 20 December (14), according to People.com.
The Inception star, who previously dated Larisa Oleynik and Alexandra Hulme, has been dating the tech boffin, who is co-founder and CEO of robotics company Fellow Robots, since 2013.

There are some celebrities that are so cute together, we immediately "ship" them, meaning we want two people to be in a friendship (bromances for life) or real relationship. Some of them are together, some of them are broken up, and some of them are just best friends. Either way, we are waiting for the day that they get finally get together.
1. Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gyosling
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Yes, we know they started off hating each other. Yes, we know they did try dating in real life only to break up. But THIS is still playing over and over in our minds.
2. Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders
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We know, Neil is married with kids and ladies aren't his thing, but their characters on How I Met Your Mother were so gosh darn perfect for each other that we can't help but ship them!
3. Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles from One Direction
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Their friendship is the cutest thing ever and it's 90% of the reason we love One Direction.
4. Zoey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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While filming a movie together they took a break to make this little duet and we never stopped shipping them since!
5. Drake and Rihanna
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Their relationship history has some drama to it, but in the Chris Brown, Rihanna, and Drake love triangle there is no doubt which one is the better choice.
6. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
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It looks like this relationship is over for good and we're totally bummed about that.
7. Adam Levine and Blake Shelton
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Is there a celebrity pairing that has a better back and forth than this one? We think not!
8. Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder
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Another cute co-star couple that had to bite the dust. But we will always have The Vampire Diaries to give us our fix.
9. Miss Piggy and Kermit The Frog
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This might be the first celebrity couple we have ever shipped and it still stands today!
10. Tom Felton and Emma Watson
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When news of Emma's crush reached Tom he said he saw her like a sister, but we still argue that they would make a great couple in real life.
11. Jay Z and Beyonce
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We die every time we get a glimpse into their perfect life together.
12. Taylor Swift and Lorde
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They are such an odd pairing, and we love them for it!
13. Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield
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I mean a couple that can dance like this together has to stay together forever!
14. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
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They need to stay best friends forever and then invite us over for dinner. THIS IS OUR FANTASY!
15. Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley
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Because we all want a man to do this for us...
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"I really, really, really want to do a movie musical. Trying to figure it out. Find the right project with the right people. In the meantime, (variety TV series) HitRecord on TV definitely tides me over, because we do lots of musical numbers on the show." Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is eager to combine his love of music and film on the big screen.

Dustin Hoffman is in talks to join Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Oliver Stone's upcoming movie about infamous U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden. Gordon-Levitt will portray the former National Security Agency (NSA) employee in The Snowden Files, and the Rain Man star is poised to take on a key role in the film, playing either an NSA mentor to Snowden or a politician, according to the New York Post's Page Six column. Shailene Woodley is also in negotiations to star as Snowden's girlfriend, dancer Lindsay Mills, who recently moved to Moscow, Russia to live with her exiled beau. Filming on the project is due to begin in Munich, Germany in January (15).

Imagine you were somehow able to get ten celebrities at your Thanksgiving table this year, and they had to exhibit the qualities of a typical table full of family. For us, this means caring, concerned, crazy and wildly intrusive. We believe these ten exhibit the qualities of their specific roles in the family, and we could see this combination of people gathered for an amazing, but semi-dysfunctional Thanksgiving.
1. Martha Stewart as Grandma
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Why would you NOT choose Martha Stewart at any sort of food event? Could you imagine the pies and the decor for Thanksgiving with the household name for everything "household?" It would be impeccable. We can imagine her being loving, but firm. She wouldn't ask you millions of questions, but she would never beat around the bush. She'd inspect from afar and expect the best from you.
2. Robert De Niro as Grandpa
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We wrestled with a stud like Harrison Ford, but I think having a hot grandpa may be a little awkward. Instead, we chose a true movie star/producer/director. We imagine him being blunt and sarcastic. He'd balance out Martha's pre-Thanksgiving freak out with his calming mannerisms. He'd be a real man's man with the boys of the family, but also genuinely interested in what was going on with the ladies.
3. Seth Rogen as the Fun/Crazy Uncle
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Seth would be the single, fun-loving uncle who basically taught you everything inappropriate growing up. He was always saying the wrong things and took jokes too far for children ears. Your mom would constantly be scolding him while trying to refrain from laughing herself. You always looked forward to him coming to family events now, because you're family has finally accepted that your not-so-young ears can withhold the jokes, so they have come out in full force. He's definitely the uncle to bring the beer.
4. Zooey Deschanel as the Cool Aunt
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Aunt Zooey is still young enough that she doesn't feel she has too much authority over you, so you get along great. She'd ask you about your significant other (or lack thereof), but not embarrass you publicly about it. She'd give the best gifts and have a sophisticated charm about her. At the dinner table, she'd get wine drunk, but still keep it together. She'd never be shocked or offended by Seth, but also never go as far as he does. She'd be calm, cool and collected.
5. Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the Nice Uncle
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Joseph would obviously be married to Zooey, and they'd be an adorable young couple. He would always look out for you and be someone you knew you could go to without judgement. At Thanksgiving, he'd be one of the quieter few to just hang back and listen to everyone else. He was always contempt with not being the center of attention.
6. Kendall Jenner as a Cool Cousin
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Can you imagine how interested everyone will be in Kendall's blossoming career and how much they will forget about your seemingly unimportant life in comparison? She would get all the unwanted attention, and being her cousin would have some major perks right now. You could ask about her new lob and Estee Lauder gig and see if there were free goodies she'd want to pass on. She'd also probably be on her phone most of the day which would annoy many of your matronly family members.
7. Julianne Moore as Mom
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After seeing her as President Coin in Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, we think she's the obvious choice. She has the I've-got-it-all-together vibe and seems to be very nuturing. She wouldn't be the kind of mom who claims to be her kid's best friend and you probably be annoyed by her growing up, but get along well now. She'd be a very proud and bragging parent and make sure to annouce your recent achievements at the table.
8. George Clooney as Dad
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Sure, this may mean you think your dad is extremely attractive, but George is the only celeb for the job. He'd be protective of his daughters and supportive of his sons. He's strong and nurturing, and if he is where you get your genes from... that can only mean good things. He'd be fun and funny at the table when he wanted to be, but definitley stern if needed. He'd be the one to join Seth in watching football and drinking beer after the big meal.
9. Blake Lively as Big Sis
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HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE? She'd be the sibling that you get along really well with, but also bicker with over unimportant things. You probably hadn't seen her in awhile, with her being busy with Preserve and being with child and all that, so Thanksgiving is a good way to reconnect. She'd definitley show that she was more adult than you by offering to bring homemade pies to the meal. Everyone will rave about them despite if actually taste good or not, because it's her first domestic attempt.
10. Ryan Reynolds as the Cute Brother-in-Law
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Ryan is the beloved new member of the family. The gang has always liked him and couldn't be happier with his inclusion in the holiday. He'd get along really well with Seth, but also be calm and serious with George. He'd be the one to make everyone actually go out and play football on the lawn. He'd also make several jokes about drinking for him AND Blake throughout the day.

Voiced the character Jim Hawkins in the animated feature "Treasure Island"

Played multiple roles, including Cobra Commander, in the live-action film "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"

Co-starred in the above-par teen comedy "10 Things I Hate About You"

Began appearing in commercials for Sunny Jim peanut butter, Cocoa Puffs and Pop-Tarts

Played a a teenage hustler in the drama "Mysterious Skin"

Played a futuristic hit man opposite Bruce Willis in "Looper"

Made television debut on an episode of "Family Ties" (NBC)

Replaced Gale Harold in the off-Broadway production of "Uncle Bob"

Played a teen who becomes involved in an underground drug ring in the teenage film noir "Brick"

Joined a musical theater group at age four and played the scarecrow in a production of "The Wizard of Oz"

Featured in the Iraq war drama "Stop-Loss," directed by Kimberly Peirce

Cast as regular on NBC sitcom "The Powers That Be"

Appeared in Lee Daniels' indie film "Shadowboxer"

Re-teamed with director Christopher Nolan in "The Dark Knight Rises"; played police officer John Blake

Played a disabled janitor who gets caught up with bank robbers in "The Lookout"

Starred in "Don Jon," which he wrote and directed

Portrayed a young man diagnosed with cancer opposite Seth Rogen in "50/50"

Had recurring role as George on "Roseanne" (ABC)

Played Tommy Solomon on the NBC sitcom "3rd Rock from the Son"

Portrayed the president's son Robert Lincoln opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln"

Co-starred as Demi Moore's son in "The Juror"

Landed TV series debut as David Collins in "Dark Shadows" (NBC)

Starred in the action thriller "Premium Rush"

Summary

A refreshing antidote to the common Hollywood tale of child actors gone bad, Joseph Gordon-Levitt survived his teen years on a top-rated sitcom and successfully reinvented himself as a formidable adult actor in a string of critically acclaimed independent features. The popular fish-out-of-water sitcom "3rd Rock from the Sun" (NBC, 1996-2001) brought Gordon-Levitt his initial fame, and over five years he earned multiple award nominations for his portrayal of an adult alien leader trapped in the body of a powerless suburban teen. Gordon-Levitt acquiesced to a few teen-oriented movies like "10 Things I Hate About You" (1999), but seamlessly transformed into a well-regarded indie film actor with the dark dramas "Mysterious Skin" (2004) and "The Lookout" (2007), as well as the charming "(500) Days of Summer" (2009) and such mainstream fare as "Inception" (2010) and "50/50" (2011). Clearly committed to his craft and willing to take chances, Gordon-Levitt's subtle charm and formidable talent made him one of the most in-demand actors of his generation.

Ran for the U.S. Congress in California during the 1970s for the Peace and Freedom Party

Dan Gordon-Levitt

Brother

Born in 1974; Often called 'Burning Dan' because he was a fire-spinning artist who performed at the Burning Man Festival; Founded the Flow Temple, a school and performance group for Flow Arts that was based in Venice, CA; Died Oct. 4, 2010

Met while filming "10 Things I Hate About You" (1999); No longer together

Education

Name

Columbia University

Notes

"It's fascinating to watch a show develop from a script to a 22-minute comedy. I try to learn as much, and ask as many questions, as I can without being annoying." – Gordon-Levitt to The Hollywood Reporter, Nov. 7, 1995

In 2004, Gordon-Levitt launched the online production company hitRECord.org.

"He has tremendous charisma and that incredible kind of positivity that can't be faked." – "The Dark Knight Rises" director Christopher Nolan on Gordon-Levitt, quoted in GQ, August 2012